Hilding Köhler
Swedish meteorologist (1888–1982)
Hilding Köhler (1888–1982) was a professor of meteorology at the University of Uppsala in Uppsala, Sweden who performed groundbreaking research
in cloud physics. In particular, he performed both theoretical and experimental studies on the growth and condensation of water droplets on hygroscopic nuclei. One important and often quoted result of his theoretical research resulted in the well-known Köhler curve. He also made important contributions to theoretical studies on turbulence in the atmosphere.
Early life
Hilding Köhler was born in Tranemo in 1888, the son of Agnes Hulteni Fredrika Molander and Anders Leonard Köhler. His father was a school-teacher who was born Anders Leonard Johannisson, but changed his name to Köhler when attending the school-teacher seminar. The reason for this change is not known.
The family moved to Borås in 1901 so that Hilding could attend the gymnasium there. He finished his studies at the "Latin-läroverket" in 1909. The same year he started his studies at the University of Uppsala and obtained his fil.kand diploma in 1912 and his fil.mag in 1913.
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